Job Vacancies at Marie Stopes

Marie Stopes International (MSI) is the leading international family planning/Reproductive Health Organizations in the world. We are results oriented social enterprise that develops efficient, effective and sustainable family planning/reproductive health programmes around the world.

Marie Stopes International organization, Nigeria (MSION), a partner of the MSI, is currently undertaking a dramatic scale-up of health service delivery for low income women and couples in Nigeria under the AHME project. This includes expanding health services offered within the BlueStar network, clinics and rural Outreach programs. MSION aims to reduce maternal, newborn and child health morbidity and mortality through provision of high quality BEMONC, ANC/PNC and IMCI services. The AHME project supports this objective and intends to strengthen existing health systems within the private health sector. Vision, Mission and Goals of MSION.

Working with and reporting to the MSION Director of quality and clinical services and the programme manager, the MNCH advisor is responsible for leading all strategies for development and delivery of Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) interventions.

He/she is required to spearhead quality management in AHME supported health areas, he/she will take the lead in training providers, supportive supervision, incidence management quality audits of AHME health areas and reporting.

He/She will provide technical direction and implementation of MNCH interventions of the AHME project in accordance with the national MNCH guidelines

Ensure documentation of experiences that highlight successes of BEmONC integration.

Prepare technical papers, materials and presentations and represent MSION at international and domestic professional meetings and contribute for relevant professional publication.

Contribute to post content on MSION website and corporate publications

Qualifications, Experience and Competencies Education:

MBBS from a recognized university /college with Masters in public health or equivalent.

Experience:

At least 6 years hands on experience in delivering quality MNCH services specifically in designing or overseeing MNCH services.

In-depth knowledge of national guideline on focused antenatal care

Experience in providing and /or management of MNCH trainings.

Good understanding of different stages of Labour and rational use of oxytocics

Basic knowledge of management of minor to moderate obstetric emergencies

Ability to identify obstetric emergencies, Good knowledge of standard protocol for management of ectopic pregnancy, uterine rupture, PPH , Pre-eclampsia and Knowledge of use of anti-shock garment would be an advantage

Basic surgical competence in repairing cervical lacerations, episiotomy repairs and ability to perform safe cesarean section will be a major advantage.

Basic knowledge of newborn care is also an added advantage

Skills, Attitudes and Attributes:

Understanding of the issues surrounding provision of MNCH services

Good knowledge of MNCH related trainings, quality control and referral systems

Good interpersonal/communication skills - both oral and written

Advanced analytical and organizational skills

Inspirational and persuasive

Collaborative approach to team working

Strong personal commitment to the goals of MSION and to put it into practice

Analysis and identification of key targets from a range of potential client groups

Activities with agreed target groups that result in them using MSION strategic services (O/R, SF, SM, clinic)

Reflection and reporting on impact of CMMO activities and to management with recommendations on service provision

Analysis and identification of key targets from a range of potential client groups

Using the geographical boundaries develop a clear list of potential target groups by segment, identifying issues that affect community to access, utilization and uptake of RH, long acting contraception and family planning services

Identify promotion partners (eg SF owners)

Document a database of contacts and interests to track input

Make choices on whom to target when, why and how

Establish and maintain relationships with the media and other networks

List local leaders (Govt, non-government, religious etc)

Activities with agreed target groups that result in them using MSION strategic services (Outreach, Social Franchise, Social Marketing, Clinic)

Monthly activity plans developed and shared

Selection, mentoring, coaching, training and management of community volunteers

Development and disbursement of information along agreed lines appropriate to the segment

Meetings to deliver training

Brand promotion

Reflection and reporting on impact of community mobilisation activities and to management with recommendations on service provision

Routine monitoring and reporting of all activities and their impact

Client satisfaction surveys

Meetings with service providers to report feedback

Recommendations to management and colleagues on adjustments needed to services

Identification and documentation of case studies

Skills and Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications

1st degree in any discipline

Must be able to speak with authority and confidence about community attitudes and family planning. They must therefore have knowledge gained through study or equivalent professional experience on modern contraception, health services and local community organisation

Computer literate is an advantage

Able to communicate fluently in the local Nigerian Language

Good understanding of the local area and ability to investigate and analyse

Fluent in spoken and written English

Skills/Experience

Essential to this work is demonstrated drive and creativity to find new ways of communication and engaging with potential clients across a range of market segments with specific examples of when you have found new ways to resolve a project issue.

Demonstrated empathy in working in underserved communities and working to impact on the lives of women

Networking skills are essential

Experience in managing volunteers an advantage

Strong organizational abilities that enable you to manage your workload, follow through on objectives and meet deadlines

Proven communications, presentation and negotiation skills. You must be able to “sell” the services that MSION offers in a way that attracts support and report clearly and without prejudice on outcomes

Lead on the formation of effective partnerships within the development arena to increase the status and level of recognition for MSION’s work and mission and to influence the policy, practice and grant making decisions of donors and the NGO sector for a more enabling environment for delivery of sexual and reproductive health services.

Ensure visibility and raise the profile of MSION among key stakeholders, including selected donors partners, by organizing and attending meetings and maintaining professional relationships with strategically placed individuals within target institutions

Create and support opportunities to highlight MSION policy messages and technical expertise to a wider audience through

Relationship maintained and built with relevant actors

New public platform created for MSIO to showcase technical expertise, raising MSION profile as the national leader in SRHR.

Successful collaborations arising media channels and special events, linking with communications and clinical teams as required

Develop and lead advocacy strategies and initiatives in order to influence policy and budgetary outcomes among the main donor institutions, national working groups and government strategy documents. from participation in key working groups

Management of MSION project aimed at increasing access to LARC through scaling up the implementation of the Approved Task Sharing Policy in Nigeria

Develop and lead in the implementation of effective strategies that will deliver the project

Work with key relevant partners to develop the project work-plan and ensure its implementation

Lead in the management of the team and consultants that will implement the project

Work with relevant government ministry and partners to ensure buy in, in the operationalize the task sharing policy as it relates to the provision of LARC services

Ensure quality and timely reports (programme and financial) are reported to the MSION SMT and donor

Key lessons from the project are documented and disseminated

Relationships maintained and built with relevant actors

Timely and quality reporting of the project

Policy Change and Advocacy

Monitor and report relevant international health and development

policy developments

Build strong relationships with key policy makers and cooperating partners in order to influence policy change and place MSION in a strong position

Information shared is relevant and timely

Administrative

Support Programme Director and others in the team to draft and finalize donor narrative and financial reports directly related to the Policy Advisor role:

Responsible for annual reports (or midterm if requested)

Write proposals, in conjunction with the Programmes team, for further support

Ensure implementation of the agreed project deliverables

Maintain contacts database

Donor reporting submitted correctly and on time

Successful implementation of funded projects

Skills and Experience

Qualifications:

Minimum of a University Degree in Health Science, Social Science, or International Development Management; Master Degree is preferable

Skills and Experience:

Have significant experience of high level representation and strong presentation skills

At least 5 years’ experience in planning of advocacy campaigns and events

AT least 5 years’ experience in external relations especially in the area of public health. Have existing relationships and connections within the Nigerian health sector (desirable)

Ability to work well with others in team environments

Must be able to satisfy stakeholders

Should be able to work in deadline driven/results orientated atmospheres  Strong people management skills

The Risk Advisor position is the primary safety and security advisor and security focal point for Marie Stopes International Organisation Nigeria (MSION).

Reporting to the Country Director, the Risk Advisor will be responsible for fostering a culture of safety and security amongst team members and developing a strong organisational security management infrastructure. They will be directly involved with programme design and implementation, looking at general aspects of risk.

This will be achieved through: regular analysis of the security and operating environment in Nigeria; analysing critical incidents affecting MSION, international employees and INGOs; developing and managing safety and security guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures; providing security briefings to all international visitors and conduct security inductions with all new team members; integrating security policy to all business areas; and developing and testing contingency plans.

S/he will the first responder to any critical incident, and will review and make recommendations to the Country Management Team regarding safety and security management.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Risk:

Overall responsibility for leading a risk advisory team overseeing and analysing medical, financial, reputational, and duty of care risk, providing risk mitigation advice to the Senior Management Team

Work closely with programmes/medical, finance, logistics and human resources departments to ensure that all new and existing projects have assessed operational risk, have documented and implemented the appropriate mitigations, and achieved duty of care

Lead and/or support investigations of medical incidents, fraud, duty of care and insurance gaps

Security Management:

Overall responsibility for ensuring MSION continually meets its Duty of Care requirements in relation to security management and in line with MSI’s Global Security Framework

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